Find some fast American favorites at Boston's The Gourmet Pizza.
Boston's The Gourmet Pizza is also a good option for those with special dietary needs, offering both low-fat and gluten-free items on the menu.
Whether you have something to celebrate or just need something to take the edge off, the drink menu at Boston's The Gourmet Pizza won't disappoint.
Bring your whole brood to Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, where families can dig in to tasty and kid-friendly fare together.
Make sure to check out Boston's The Gourmet Pizza's happy hour for a great way to decompress from the workday.
Gather up your group of friends and head to Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, a local restaurant that has room for large groups.
The patio tables outside of Boston's The Gourmet Pizza are the perfect spot for a summer meal.
Prepare to face the crowds if you visit on the weekend — Friday and Saturday are Boston's The Gourmet Pizza's busiest days.
Drift away from stuffy dress-code conventions and dine in comfort at Boston's The Gourmet Pizza.
Enjoy Boston's The Gourmet Pizza's cooking from your own home with their carry out and delivery options.
Can't get enough of Boston's The Gourmet Pizza's tasty dishes? They also offer a catering service for parties and events.
Guests can park for free in the adjoining lot.
You'll typically spend about $30 per person to dine at Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, so plan your budget accordingly.
At Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, you have the option of paying by major credit card.

Enjoy traditional American cuisine at Applebee's, home of American comfort food.
It s easy to find fare you love at Applebee's, though fat levels are anything but low.
Whether you have something to celebrate or just need something to take the edge off, the drink menu at Applebee's won't disappoint.
Whether you have a group of five or a group of 20, Applebee's can seat both large and small groups.
Dress is typically casual at Applebee's, so leave the fancy duds behind for the evening.
Or, take your food to go.
It's time to gather up the party people. Serve them great food from Applebee's.
The neighboring lot provides free parking to guests.
Your tab at Applebee's will usually run to about $30 per guest.

Grab some friends and head on over to Old Tinley Pub and Eatery for great pub grub.
Healthy food is in, as it should be, come here for a tasty, low-fat and gluten-free bite.
Follow the game or the news from the TVs in the bar.
Reservations are available, so give the restaurant a call before you head over for the fastest seating.
Enjoy the vibe here with a business casual dress code.
Score! Old Tinley Pub and Eatery provides free parking to all diners in the lot next door.
Thrifty diners will love the reasonable prices here as well, with a meal usually costing less than $15.
For a quick and easy payment solution at Old Tinley Pub and Eatery, pay by major credit card.

A smattering of 20 sauces and seasonings dripping from hand-spun wings coats patrons' fingers as they cheer on their favorite professional sports teams broadcast on Buffalo Wild Wings' TVs. Eyes are torn between watching teams dribble a ball, shoot a puck, and land a grand jeté, and plates of plentiful wings, burgers, wraps, salads, and ribs. For more entertainment, trivia games exercise brains, and the Blazin' Challenge offers recognition for those brave enough to down a dozen wings slathered in the eatery's hottest sauce in six minutes.

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The history behind Cinco de Mayo tends to be forgotten in a flurry of margaritas and mariachi music. Raise a glass to the holiday’s French connection with cocktails at five très chic Chicago hangouts.
May 5 commemorates the Mexican Army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, a win that temporarily derailed French attempts at invasion. These days, the holiday has evolved into a broad celebration of Mexican culture. But it's not a festive occasion for everyone. Here's a barhopping itinerary for the ghosts of the 17th-century Frenchmen who lost and whoever wants to go drinking with them.
Maude's Liquor Bar | West Town
The cocktail list at this West Town bar is divided into four sections: shaken, stirred, sparkling, and smashed. Take a sip of the Mezcal Corpse Reviver—a mixture of Del Maguey Vida mescal, lillet, lemon, and absinthe.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf | Near North Side
There's plenty of scotch, bourbon, and whiskey behind the bar at this French-themed steak house, but no tequila—unless you slip the bartender a sombrero filled with all your piñata winnings. Get patriotic with the French 75 cocktail—a simple marriage of Martin Miller's gin and lemon.
L’étage | Andersonville
Brood on France’s defeat while nursing the gloomily named Nevermore, a libation that contains Journeyman Ravenswood rye; Bittermens Hiver Amer, a bitter orange cinnamon liqueur; brown-sugar simple syrup; orange; and cinnamon-brandied cherries.
Troquet | Ravenswood
Here, French flavors meet with those of another south-of-the-border nation. The France Brasil cocktail combines sparkling wine, lemon juice, and triple sec with Cachaça 51, a Brazilian cane-juice spirit.
Dorado | Lincoln Square
If you're wavering between celebration for Mexico and sorrow for France, or if you’re just hungry, hit up French-Mexican restaurant Dorado for fusion dishes, such as crabmeat-encrusted Atlantic salmon with chipotle peppers and citrus beurre blanc. The establishment is BYOB, so bring two bottles—one of champagne, one of tequila—and pair your meal with alternating swigs.

In an industry that sometimes requires connections as much as it does talent, it’s still challenging for ladies to land great DJ gigs. However, many talented Chicago women have managed to carve out a niche for themselves and their peers.
“I don't really feel like there's much of a difference between being a female or male DJ,” says Jocelyn Brown, otherwise known as Clerical Error, a regular fixture at The Charleston in Bucktown. She says that while women face certain challenges that men usually don’t, they, like any good DJ, are entirely about the music.
Still, preconceived notions often become a problem—an issue affirmed by Sheila “Shred One” Hernando, who runs Cherries Records and DJ's monthly at The Whistler in Logan Square and Murasaki Lounge in River East. “The most challenging thing for a female DJ is that we are often judged by our looks rather than our skill. That can be a blessing and a curse depending on the type of person or DJ you are.”
Other women agree. Lani Nguyen, aka Lani Love, who spins regularly at the Paris Club in Near North Side and The Bedford in Wicker Park, doesn’t mind when a “girl DJ” is requested if it’s for a fashion event. But when “it becomes strictly about aesthetics (body, cleavage, etc.) rather than the quality of our music and mixing skills," she says, "it doesn't feel right.”
Chanel Pease, who hosts Guilty Pleasures, another Charleston fixture, sees a benefit to hiring more female DJs because they often play what both men and women want to hear. “The girls get to have fun and dance, the boys get to be in a bar that's not just full of dudes, and the owners are happy because business is thriving.”
As for deciding where to play records, the requirements are simple for many female DJs. According to Hernando, a place merely needs “supportive management, open crowds, and, most importantly, a bangin' sound system.”
The following five bars were mentioned again and again when female DJs were asked where they felt most welcome to spin.
The Charleston | Bucktown
The sleepy corner of Charleston and Hoyne reveals almost no hint that a neighborhood bar sits among the residential brownstones shading the intersection. But upon entering the Charleston, sounds spanning soul and R&B to garage and New Orleans bounce drown out the outdoor silence. Not only are female DJs welcome here, they seem to dominate. Sara Voden, who also tends bar, joins Clerical Error, Pease, Rissa Tolentino, Lisa Nguyen, and Gloria Vanderbilt (Meghan Brozanic), among other women, in lending their ears and diverse tastes to the bar’s soundscapes. “I like to play anything that will reminisce of high school and a lot of throwback jams from the '70s and '80s,” says Pease of her Guilty Pleasures night, which occurs every third Saturday. “Maybe not stuff that people have in their current collection … more like what you were listening to when you first started noticing the opposite sex.”
The sentimental vibe comes naturally in a bar that pours strong drinks, makes gourmet Jell-O shots, and remembers its regulars. Brown sums up why women are drawn to the turntables at the Charleston: “Having that sense of community and support has been huge for me and a lot of other ladies. That's a large part of why I like to play.”
Danny’s | Bucktown
“What makes Danny's so great is the large dance floor and the great sound system. Every DJ wants to DJ there,” says Kate Ruggeri of Reckless Records, who plays anything from soul and disco to rock and reggae two Sundays a month. Ruggeri also hosts Reckless Women—a Monday-night party of electronic, disco, and world tracks—with coworkers Beth Klacko and Brook Sinkinson Withrow. And they’re hardly the only female DJs commanding the dimly lit, living room–style dance floor. Kevin, the manager, constantly strives to book the best and most eclectic talent in the city, which has naturally pushed him toward contacting both men and women. It’s “the all-time tops of record-listening drinking holes,” Pease adds.
Simone’s Bar | Pilsen
This three-star certified green restaurant is known as much for its dedication to promoting local art and culture as it is for its inventive decor, creative pub menu, and extensive craft-beer selection. The front room houses an elevated DJ booth, and a back room, referred to as the Lab, has a second set of turntables and a live performance space next to a bar. Both spaces frequently double as galleries showcasing local artists’ work, and the staff takes the same interest in the community when selecting DJs. “They were good about recruiting lady DJs from the very beginning and gave lots of people a shot,” Brown says.
The Whistler | Logan Square
“Sheila ‘Shred One’ Hernando DJ's here, and she is incredible,” Ruggeri says. It’s a statement echoed by nearly every woman when asked about the famed mixology bar. Hernando’s mastery of the turntables has landed her a residence here on the first Thursday of every month. Her set is known as MAXX TRAXX, where she jostles the crowds with boogie and funk. “I don't compromise my style or my skills for anybody," she says. "I am a DJ because I love music and love to mix records, and I do it regardless if anybody is listening or not."
She’s not the only woman who has found a home asserting herself at the Whistler. Claire Arctander and Latham Zearfoss welcome people of all genders to their monthly Thursday gig, Crimson Glow. During each set, they play women-made music from a vast array of genres and decades and often invite guests from like-minded groups such as the Chicago Dyke March Collective or Nightingale Cinema.
The Burlington | Logan Square
The lights at the Burlington are so dim that the DJ’s gender might be indecipherable. But that’s not why women such as '70s rock guru Danielle Mikos like to play here. The bar has a strict “no requests” policy, which is a boon for any DJ—especially women. Many DJs complain of “the usual drunk guys doing drunk-guy things like requesting music that you don't have and then thinking it's cute or flirty to badger you,” Pease says. Ruggeri agrees: “Guys will ask stupid questions like, ‘Are those your boyfriend's records?’” Joins Brown, “If a patron gets aggressive or overly pushy about having a song played, it starts to feel like we're being told how to do our jobs, and it makes us far less likely to play that song.” The Burlington’s vibe and setup allows its DJs, female or male, to focus on keeping the crowd happy without obnoxious distractions.

Oddly enough, DJ Nick Soule first got interested in soul music by collecting punk records—tracing the influences of his favorite bands, such as The Clash, led him to the genre. Xavier Veles, meanwhile, was turned onto soul by local radio, as well as friends in the vintage scooter scene. Nowadays, Nick and Xavier—along with fellow soul aficionados Aret Sakalian and Jason Berry—host Windy City Soul Club, the Empty Bottle’s monthly dance party spotlighting rare soul tracks. They’ve been at it for more than four years, drawing a crowd that Aret describes, somewhat tongue in cheek, as “young, energetic, and well-behaved.”
The foursome compiled the following playlist of a dozen soul gems to introduce newcomers to their favorite genre.
1. “Hanging On,” Marvin Gaye
2. “I Really Love You,” The Tomangoes
3. “Move On Up,” Curtis Mayfield
4. “Don’t Leave Me,” The Admirations
5. “Fifteen Cent Love,” Albert Jones
6. “Little Miss Sweetness,” The Vipers
7. “Somebody’s Always Trying,” Ted Taylor
8. “Catch Me I’m Falling,” Ester Phillips and the Dixie Flyers
9. “Yes I’m In Love,” Unique Blend
10. “Funny Situation,” The Inspirations
11. “Warm Summer Nights,” The Stimulators
12. “One Way Street,” Jigsaw
For further soul finds, Jason recommends heading to the South Side’s Beverly Records (Morgan Park), Record Dugout (Clearing), and Hyde Park Records, as well as “the dreaded eBay.” As for events outside their own party, he and his fellow DJs suggest Double Door’s monthly Soul Summit, as well as DJ nights at The Hideout and The Whistler.